Canadians are known for many things: our unfailing politeness, our tendency to say “aboot” rather than “about”, our maple syrup… But if there’s one area where we’re often misrepresented, it’s got to be our fashion. We’ve rounded up six Canadian fashion stereotypes to scrutinize.
1. Plaid is our go-to look
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We’re looking at you, lumberjacks. Canadian loggers took to wearing distinctive buffalo plaid jackets (the red and black checkered pattern we often think of as plaid today) for their rigorous outdoor work. ...